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A Glimpse into Oscar History: Academy Awards-Related Materials in the Jimmy Starr Papers

On Sunday, April 25, millions of people will likely watch the Academy Awards just like they do every year. Due to the ongoing pandemic, though, the 93rd Oscars will look decidedly unlike any that have...

The Nazi Plot Against Hollywood: Archival Evidence in the Jimmy Starr Papers

My name is Matt Messbarger and I’m the Reference Coordinator for ASU Library’s Distinctive Collections. I have a Bachelors in Film Studies from the University of Kansas and a Masters in Library and In...

Dr. Julie Tanaka

Meet Julie Tanaka, Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts

Hello, my name is Julie Tanaka, and I am the new Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts for Distinctive Collections at ASU Library. I arrived in Tempe in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic so I have...